2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A84Tick-borne viral encephalitis

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›A80-A89›A84

ICD-10-CM A84
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

A84 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for tick-borne viral encephalitis, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as A84.0, A84.1, A84.81, and A84.89.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
A84
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Tick-borne viral encephalitis
Chapter
A80-A89
Viral and prion infections of the central nervous system

Code Classification

ChapterA00–B99Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
SectionA80-A89Viral and prion infections of the central nervous system
CategoryA84Tick-borne viral encephalitis
This CodeA84Tick-borne viral encephalitis

Specific Coding for Tick-borne viral encephalitisOverview

Non-specific codes like A84 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use A84.0 for Far Eastern tick-borne encephalitis [Russian spring-summer encephalitis]

  • Use A84.1 for Central European tick-borne encephalitis

  • A84.8 for Other tick-borne viral encephalitis

  • Use A84.81 for Powassan virus disease

  • Use A84.89 for Other tick-borne viral encephalitis

  • Use A84.9 for Tick-borne viral encephalitis, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Includes

  • tick-borne viral meningoencephalitis

Patient EducationClinical

Encephalitis

Encephalitis is inflammation (swelling) of the brain. It can happen when an infection or medical condition that affects the brain activates your immune system. The inflammation can cause a wide range of symptoms. In extreme cases, it can lead to brain damage, stroke, or even death.

The full article covers:

  • What is encephalitis?
  • What causes encephalitis?
  • Who is more likely to get encephalitis?
  • What are the symptoms of encephalitis?
  • How is encephalitis diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for encephalitis?
  • Can encephalitis be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About A84Overview

Is A84 (Tick-borne viral encephalitis) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for tick-borne viral encephalitis, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for tick-borne viral encephalitis need a more specific code from this category, such as A84.0, A84.1, and A84.81.